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F331 KEC

1989 Renault Trafic

White Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2013
Tests14 (6 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

106,553 mi
Last recorded106,553 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2013
Typical for 1989 Renault Trafic82,254 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF331 KEC
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

6 pass 8 fail
Fail 9 Aug 2013 106,553 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Air filter box loose

Appears to be slight wear and movement starting at N/S/F ball joint

B/Hoses starting to get abit perrished and cracked

Both H/Lights getting abit deteriorated at reflectors (starting to get abit dim at dipped and main beams)

Brake servo unit getting abit corroded

Front and rear rubber exhaust mounts broken off (Pipe NOT insecure at time of test)

Front bulkhead area getting corroded

GENERAL VEHICLE UNDERSIDE CONDITION GETTING VERY POOR

Other exhaust rubber mounts getting perrished and cracked

Rear metal b/pipes getting abit corroded in places, and front pipes

Slight wear, movement and noise starting at O/S/R w/bearing, when spun

Pass 29 Aug 2012 106,428 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 106,428 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

B/Hoses rusty at ferrules

Brake servo abit corroded

Front ourigger areas at inner w/arch areas excessively corroded (NOT in fail limits at time of test)

Front to rear chassis and crossmembers getting corroded

GENERAL UNDERSIDE GETTING CORRODED

GENERAL VEHICLE CONDITION POOR

O/S/R tyre getting abit perrished and cracked at inner/outer sidewall areas and tread areas

Rear metal b/pipes abit corroded in places

Fail 27 Jul 2012 106,402 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

B/Hoses abit corroded at ferrules

Front b/hoses abit cracked and perrished

Front to rear chassis and crossmembers getting corroded

GENEARL VEHICLE CONDITION POOR

General underside getting corroded

O/S/F Inner w/arch areas getting corroded

O/S/R tyre getting abit cracked and perrished at inner/outer sidewalls

Rear metal b/pipes abit corroded in places

Servo unit abit corroded

Slight wear and movement starting at N/S/F lower ball joint

Pass 10 Aug 2011 106,180 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

offside front brake disc pitted

offside rear bump stop split

offside rear tyre perished

surface corrosion on chassis

Pass 1 Nov 2010 105,723 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 105,721 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 6 Oct 2010 105,672 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Oct 2009 105,367 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 15,339 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 104,479 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 102,874 miles

large area s of welding,large area s of rust

Fail 20 Sep 2007

Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 21 Aug 2007

Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Front bumper insecure

How Reliable is the Renault Trafic?

Based on 2,295,828 MOT tests across 175,187 vehicles.

68.2%
Pass Rate
8,040
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
175,187
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 87,451
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 47,215
position lamp(s) not working 43,068
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 42,772
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,030
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F331 KEC is a 1989 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 1989 Renault Trafic models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.6% with a typical mileage of 82,254 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Renault Trafic fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 87,451 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F331 KEC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Trafic typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 37 years old, this Renault Trafic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F331 KEC is a 1989 Renault Trafic, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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